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App State senior Temitayo Olofintuyi, left, a Beemon research team member and computer science major from Greensboro, and Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, the Lowe’s Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in App State’s Department of Computer Science, inspect two Beemon Hive Monitoring Systems on App State’s Boone campus. Tashakkori and his research team received a grant for over $640,000 from NCInnovation to commercialize four parts of the Beemon Hive Monitoring System. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State team’s beehive monitoring system buzzes toward market with NCInnovation support
Dec 9, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — At Appalachian State University, research by Dr. Rahman Tashakkori and his team is contributing to the development of an inn...

Vanya Dill is a junior geology major from Morrisville. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Vanya Dill
Dec 9, 2024

Vanya DillFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Detecting Erosion at the Sero Hominid Footprint Site, Tanzania, and Implications for In Situ Trackway...

CAS Corps member Hermès Henry is a senior computer science major from Pittsboro. Photo submitted

CAS Corps Feature: Hermès Henry
Dec 9, 2024

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Mariana Solanilla is a senior psychology major from Cornelius. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Mariana Solanilla
Dec 8, 2024

Mariana SolanillaFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Employee Preference on Sustainable Organizational Messaging According to Individual Difference...

CAS Corps member Sophie Davis is a junior sociology major from Mars Hill. Photo submitted

CAS Corps Feature: Sophie Davis
Dec 8, 2024

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Dr. Howard Neufeld is a professor of plant ecophysiology in the Department of Biology. Photo by Marie Freeman

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Howard Neufeld
Dec 6, 2024

Dr. Howard NeufeldFall 2023 Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund RecipientProject: "Training Workshop on Gas Exchange Methods for Plants"Dr. How...

Victoria Whidden is a second-year graduate student in the engineering physics program from Wendell. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Victoria Whidden ’24
Dec 6, 2024

Victoria Whidden ’24Fall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Nanoparticle Response to Power with Optical Tweezers"Victoria Whidden ’24, a second-yea...

The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Meet 18 seniors graduating from the College of Arts and Sciences
Dec 5, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — On Friday, December 13, 2024, over 400 students representing 17 departments in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Scie...

From left to right: Mary Beth Crass, Anthony Love and Cindy Trivette

November 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Staff Shout Outs
Dec 4, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — Awarded by the Appalachian State University Staff Senate, Staff Shout Outs recognize staff members for their positive contributions to...

Studio Saturdays: Comic Art Storytelling with Dr. Craig Fischer and Jennifer Garonzik will take place on January 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum.

January 11: Studio Saturdays: Comic Art Storytelling
Dec 3, 2024

Studio Saturdays: Comic Art Storytelling with Dr. Craig Fischer and Jennifer GaronzikSaturday, January 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Blowing Rock Ar...